Policy Adoption POLICY NO: 206

The board is authorized by law to adopt policy for its governance. In matters involving policy, the board shall look to the superintendent and his/her administration for advice and guidance regarding how the policies being discussed would affect the schools in the district.

The adopting of new policies and the revision and amending of existing policies is the duty and responsibility of the board of trustees. All adopted policies shall conform to local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Proposals for new policies or changes to existing policies may be initiated in writing by any board member or any administrative employee of the board. Such proposals shall be referred to the superintendent for review prior to board action on the proposal.

Policies and policy revisions shall be reviewed by the board, but shall not be adopted until a subsequent meeting. However, temporary approval may be granted by the board to meet emergency conditions or special events which may occur before formal action can be taken by the board. The board, at its discretion, may receive public input prior to adopting policy.

The superintendent and his/her staff shall draft the policy for the board, and shall make changes as designated by the board, prior to final adoption.

Policies adopted or amended shall be made a part of the minutes of the meeting in which the action occurred and shall also be included in the district's policy manual.

The board shall be informed by the superintendent or his/her designee when policies are determined to be needed.

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ADOPTED: June 18, 1996

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